NYC Gazette

Nydia Velázquez, a long-serving U.S. Congress member representing New York's 7th district, expressed her concerns on social media regarding recent political developments. Velázquez, who has been in office since 1993 after succeeding Stephen Solarz, is known for her active engagement in community and national issues.

On January 30, 2025, Velázquez criticized former President Donald Trump for his remarks following a national tragedy. She stated, "Really disgusting stuff from Trump here. Our country is mourning a great tragedy, and he is pushing baseless speculation to advance his political agenda. Disgraceful."

Later that day, she commented on the political dynamics between Democrats and Republicans. Velázquez remarked that despite challenges, progress was made as she tweeted: "Ultimately, The American people stood up. Democrats fought back. And Republicans backed down. But this was just round one. We’re not stopping here." She emphasized the ongoing efforts to protect essential services for New Yorkers through legislative and community actions.

In another tweet posted on the same day, Velázquez addressed the consequences of Trump's funding decisions on healthcare facilities in New York City. She stated: "Today, I stood with local leaders & healthcare workers at Community Healthcare Network in Williamsburg to call out the impact of Trump’s reckless funding freeze on community health centers." She highlighted that over two million New Yorkers rely on these centers for their healthcare needs.